How far is it from Bruning, NE, to Brainard, NE, ?

The distance between Bruning, NE, and Brainard, NE, is 92 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bruning, NE, to Brainard, NE, ?

The drive from Bruning, NE, to Brainard, NE, takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Bruning, NE, to Brainard, NE, ?

The fastest route from Bruning, NE, to Brainard, NE, covers 92 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Brainard, NE from Bruning, NE?

Brainard, NE lies roughly to the north-east of Bruning, NE.

Which roads does the route from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE follow?

The drive from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE mainly follows US 81, I 80. The longest single stretch is 35 mi on US 81.

Which towns do you pass between Bruning, NE and Brainard, NE?

Towns on the route from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE include Geneva, York, Seward.

Are there charging stations between Bruning, NE and Brainard, NE?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE, including Meyer Automotive (150 kW); NPPD EV STATION YORK HUDDLE DCE (150 kW); HOLTHUS CC HOLTHUS 2 (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Bruning, NE Brainard, NE

Distance: 92 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE takes about 1 h 50 min via US 81. The distance is 92 mi. The straight-line distance is 66 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in McCool Junction, NE, York, NE, Seward, NE. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 92 mi

1 Depart left 35 yd
2 Turn left onto South Jefferson Street 65 yd
3 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Road Z 1 mi
5 Turn right 35 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 26 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left 55 yd
10 Turn left onto 280th Road 5 mi
11 Continue straight onto South Highway 15 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto South 6th Street 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Highway 15 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto North 8th Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto 280th Road 8 mi
16 Continue straight onto O Road 3 mi
17 Turn right onto Road 23 4 mi
18 Turn left onto Road S 7 mi
19 Continue straight onto 30 Road 1 mi
20 Turn left onto South Cleveland Street 1 mi
21 Turn right onto West Adams Street 1 mi
22 Turn left 2 yd
23 Arrive

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The return trip from Brainard, NE to Bruning, NE covers roughly the same distance, 92 mi.

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Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

Meyer AutomotiveCCS · 975 280th # 422, Seward, NE, 68434150 kW
NPPD EV STATION YORK HUDDLE DCECCS, CHAdeMO · 5018 S Lincoln Ave, York, NE, 68467150 kW
HOLTHUS CC HOLTHUS 2Type1 · 3130 Holen Avenue, York, NE, 684677.2 kW
NPPD EV STATION NPPD YOCN L2Type1 · 907 W 25th St, York, NE, 684677.2 kW
SEWARD COLLEGEType1 · 700 E Hillcrest Dr, Seward, NE, 684347.2 kW

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Brainard, NE → Dwight, NE9 mi · 15 min Brainard, NE → Bruno, NE10 mi · 20 min Brainard, NE → Garrison, NE12 mi · 20 min Brainard, NE → David City, NE12 mi · 20 min Brainard, NE → Abie, NE15 mi · 30 min Brainard, NE → Weston, NE17 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Brainard, NE, {toState}?: The distance between Bruning, NE, {fromState} and Brainard, NE, {toState} is 92 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Brainard, NE, {toState}?: The drive from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Brainard, NE, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Brainard, NE, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Brainard, NE, {toState} covers 92 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Brainard, NE from Bruning, NE?: Brainard, NE lies roughly to the north-east of Bruning, NE.
Which roads does the route from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE follow?: The drive from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE mainly follows US 81, I 80. The longest single stretch is 35 mi on US 81.
Which towns do you pass between Bruning, NE and Brainard, NE?: Towns on the route from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE include Geneva, York, Seward.
Are there charging stations between Bruning, NE and Brainard, NE?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bruning, NE to Brainard, NE, including Meyer Automotive (150 kW); NPPD EV STATION YORK HUDDLE DCE (150 kW); HOLTHUS CC HOLTHUS 2 (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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